Canes release 2013 schedule

The National Hockey League today announced the 2012-13 regular-season schedules for its 30 member clubs.

The Carolina Hurricanes will open their 48-game season at Florida on Jan. 19, before hosting their home opener at PNC Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 22, against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Single-game tickets for all 24 Hurricanes home games will go on sale to at 10 a.m. on Jan. 16. Season ticket holders will have access to purchase single-game tickets before the general public via an online Caniac Account Manager presale beginning on Jan. 15 at 10 a.m.

The Hurricanes will hold their first practice on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. at PNC Arena. A total of 27 players are on the team's camp roster, including three goaltenders, eight defensemen and 16 forwards.